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GERE'S LLC
Garden City, KS
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 858663 · MC 378834
Satisfactory
Active 26 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-378834 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co
Safety
Satisfactory
14.3% OOS · 28 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 26 yrs, 6 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 7.7% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 28 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC378834
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
Great West Casualty Co
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy MCP22582A
RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo · $5,000 · Policy ILM0701954
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
858663
MC Number
MC-378834
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 8, 2026
FMCSA Registration
February 28, 2000
Authority Granted
April 21, 2000
Annual Mileage
976,651 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
3102 N Vfw Rd, Garden City, KS 67846
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Ora Swords
Officer 2
Hi Gere
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentGrain/FeedFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
28
Driver Inspections
19
Vehicle Inspections
10
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance11
Unsafe Driving8
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate7.7% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (2.2pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (4.3pp higher)
14.3% of 21 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
35th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
4 of 8 inspections
Unsafe Driving
6 of 21 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 21 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 21 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 21 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 27, 2025 | OK | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| February 24, 2025 | KS | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CO8
OK7
NM4
KS2
NE2
MO1
and 2 more states
Fleet & Equipment (36)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~17
of 13 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~19
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
17
Flatbed
15
Semi-trailer
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9XXYR851387 | 3 | — |
| Aztc | Semi-trailer | 1A9BV4B765M362026 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Doonan Specialized Trailer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1D9BH5330T1609217 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X75R115275 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X4DD213931 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Manac Manac Trailer | Flatbed · 52 ft | 2M5131612R1226820 | 2 | 1 |
| 2026 Volvo Truck VNR | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4WC9EJ0TN710468 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Volvo Truck VNR | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4WC9EJ2TN710469 | 2 | — |
| Aztc | — | 1A9BV4B755M362034 | 1 | — |
| Aztec Prod | Semi-trailer | 1A9BV4B755M362065 | 1 | — |
Show all 36 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Doonan Specialized Trailer | Flatbed · 55 ft | 1D9BG5520F1609245 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Doonan Specialized Trailer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1D9BH5331T1609159 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Doonan Specialized Trailer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1D9BH5337T1609215 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Doonan Specialized Trailer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1D9BH5339T1609216 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Neville Welding/neville Built Neville Welding, Neville Built | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1N9DD5320LF175740 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Neville Welding/neville Built Neville Welding, Neville Built | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1N9DD5324KG175295 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Neville Welding/neville Built Neville Welding, Neville Built | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1N9DD5324LG175749 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Neville Welding/neville Built Neville Welding, Neville Built | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1N9DD5326JE175793 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Neville Welding/neville Built Neville Welding, Neville Built | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1N9DD5326KK175442 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Neville Welding/neville Built Neville Welding, Neville Built | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1N9DD5328FJ175521 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Neville Welding/neville Built Neville Welding, Neville Built | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1N9DD5328KE175232 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Trail King Industries | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TKJ053206B012363 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X0YR849868 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X06R113966 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X2YJ856887 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X54J067241 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9XX7R176901 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DR9X5YD549873 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5PBTX25D843721 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Manac Manac Trailer | Flatbed · 52 ft | 2M5131614S1229496 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ1MN600400 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NG9EJ6NN602164 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NG9EJXNN602166 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Volvo Truck VNR | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4WC9EJ0TN710471 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Volvo Truck VNR | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4WC9EJ2TN710472 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | KS00256264 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (28)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 6, 2026 | 25SD002003 | MONTICELLO UT | III | 1 | — | DNK LOGISTICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH NEVILLE WELDING/NEVILLE BUILT |
1XKWDB9X06R113966 1N9DD5326KK175442 |
KS 138482 KS 646860 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| September 9, 2026 | S100153483 | OK, OK | III | — | — | M/C | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT AZTC |
1XPXD49X4DD213931 1A9BV4B765M362026 |
KS AHP685 KS 697722 |
| August 27, 2026 | E939623937 | ARMAGH TWP PA | II | 4 | — | PREMIER PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK NEVILLE WELDING/NEVILLE BUILT |
4V4WC9EJ2TN710469 1N9DD5320LF175740 |
TX R813547 KS 670360 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| August 14, 2026 | T139001115 | ST. LIBORY NE | III | 8 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES |
1XKWD49X0YR849868 1TKJ053206B012363 |
KS 26 KS 471421 |
| 395.8D2-HOSF | HOS (Form) - Record of duty status form failed to include total miles driven for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| 395.8F7-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status failed to record driver signature for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| 395.8D10-HOSF | HOS (Form) - Record of duty status form failed to include total hours for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| 395.8D2-HOSF | HOS (Form) - Record of duty status form failed to include total miles driven for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| 395.8F7-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status failed to record driver signature for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| 395.8F7-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status failed to record driver signature for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| 395.8F4-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status failed to record total miles driven for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| 395.8F4-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status failed to record total miles driven for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| July 28, 2026 | 0942550068 | BRUSH CO | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MANAC |
1XP5PBTX25D843721 2M5131614S1229496 |
KS AHP129 KS 717847 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| July 27, 2026 | 0266650590 | GROVER CO | II | 2 | — | GERE'S LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK AZTEC PROD |
4V4NG9EJXNN602166 1A9BV4B755M362065 |
TX R547412 KS 646705 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| July 22, 2026 | 0784451790 | LIMON CO | II | 1 | 1 | TAKKION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT DOONAN SPECIALIZED TRAILER |
1XPXD49X4DD213931 1D9BH5330T1609217 |
KS AHP685 KS AHP869 |
| 393.106C1-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not immobilized or secured against rolling | Failure to Prevent Movement | ||||||||
| June 3, 2026 | PBWC000532 | WY, WY | II | 1 | — | TEX OK KAN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK NEVILLE WELDING/NEVILLE BUILT |
4V4WC9EJ0TN710471 1N9DD5324KG175295 |
TX R813602 KS 646709 |
| 392.2-SLLOWZ | State/Local Laws - Other work/construction zone violations | |||||||||
| March 1, 2026 | HP01942530 | KS, KS | II | 5 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MANAC |
1XKWDB9XX7R176901 2M5131612R1226820 |
KS 136241 KS 717849 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp missing | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| December 22, 2025 | 6242P9WK4S | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY, NM | III | — | — | GERES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK DOONAN SPECIALIZED TRAILER |
4V4WC9EJ2TN710472 1D9BH5330T1609217 |
TX R823482 KS AHP868 |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| DNK LOGISTICS | 1 | October 6, 2026 |
| PREMIER PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT | 1 | August 27, 2026 |
| TAKKION | 1 | July 22, 2026 |
| TEX OK KAN | 1 | June 3, 2026 |
| TEXOKKAN OILFIELD SERVICES, LLC | 1 | December 2, 2025 |
| TOK OILFIELD | 1 | November 4, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 9, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 7, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 15, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 27, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 21, 2000 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| April 21, 2000 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 10, 2010 | Cargo | On file |
| March 19, 2016 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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